Crete Man Banned from Operating Roofing Company

Scott Beutler, owner of Prairie State Roofing in Crete was permanently banned from operating his
roofing business and ordered to pay $3,000 restitution after he failed to complete work and refund
money to an elderly victim.

Judge Mary Anne Mason issued the final judgment against Beutler earlier this month after he did not appear in court in response to the complaint filed by the Cook County State's Attorney's Consumer
Fraud Division in November 2005, charging him with violating the Illinois Home Repair and
Remodeling Act, the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act and the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act.

"Taking advantage of senior citizens is reprehensible," said Cook County State's Attorney
Richard A. Devine. "We cannot tolerate businesses which target the weakest and most vulnerable members of our society."

The judgment was ordered after prosecutors showed how Beutler failed to perform contracted work, refused to refund consumer monies, and operated his business without a license. In addition to the restitution, Beutler is ordered to pay a $3,000 civil penalty.

For more information on home repair fraud, please contact the State's Attorney's Office
Consumer Assistance Line at (312) 603-8700,or visit them online at www.statesattorney.org.

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